Title: West End Travel Guide: Best of West End, Bedford Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in West End](https://expedia.co.uk/West-End-Hotels.d553248635975848396.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in West End](https://expedia.co.uk/West-End-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975848396.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[West End Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-West-End.d553248635975848396.Car-Hire-Guide)[West End Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/West-End.d553248635975848396.Holidays-City-Breaks) # West End Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit West End Things to do - Top hotels in West End - Top Holiday Rentals in West End ![Hotel La Tour](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69808300/69808294/1461e365_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel La Tour 400 Marlborough Gate Milton Keynes England £72 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milton Keynes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,464 reviews) The room was very clean/tidy, the staff were easy to deal with, very good experience on the 14th floor. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=69808294&PinnedHotelID=69808294&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975848396) ![Leonardo Hotel Milton Keynes ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1460000/1450200/1450163/c035e8a5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leonardo Hotel Milton Keynes Midsummer Boulevard Milton Keynes England £59 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milton Keynes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews) Great service Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=1450163&PinnedHotelID=1450163&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975848396) ![Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1773200/1773110/13f4de8d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) Great North Road Bedford England £86 27 Feb - 28 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Bedford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (998 reviews) Yes Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=1773110&PinnedHotelID=1773110&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975848396) [See all 1,501 properties in West End](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635975848396) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Your Apartment Milton Keynes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88350000/88345600/88345572/10ea36c1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Your Apartment Milton Keynes N Second St Milton Keynes England Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Milton Keynes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions National Bowl and ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (20 reviews) The location is great and the communication is good, but the gym is a bit small. Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Milton-Keynes-Hotels-Your-Apartment-Milton-Keynes.h88345572.Hotel-Information) ![Salaam Letting](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37440000/37430500/37430495/a2cfc86a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Salaam Letting 83 Sakura Walk Milton Keynes England Stay at this holiday home in Milton Keynes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions National Bowl and Bletchley Park are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Milton-Keynes-Hotels-SALAAM-LETTING.h37430495.Hotel-Information) ![The Mill Sharnbrook](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114370000/114367100/114367053/45c3c208_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Mill Sharnbrook Mill Rd Bedford England Stay at this aparthotel in Bedford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Sharnbrook Theatre and Bedford Autodrome are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (14 reviews) Warm reception. Very clean room and bathroom sparkling ✨️ clean. Big bed with nice comfy pillows. Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bedford-Hotels-The-Mill-Sharnbrook.h114367053.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in West End](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975848396&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check West End hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975848396&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975848396&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975848396&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975848396&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975848396&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975848396&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Journey in time from the 17th century. Wrest Park was first used as a family home by the Greys, then as a retreat for the American ambassador. During the WWI it was turned into a hospital, later served as laboratories for agricultural research. Now it's a place to relax and remember that life goes on anyway.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635956017257/e95272e9-76dd-4edc-a9c6-0e4db044f837.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wrest Park You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Wrest Park during your trip to Silsoe. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wrest-Park-Bedford.d553248635956017257.Attraction) ![Journey in time from the 17th century. Wrest Park was first used as a family home by the Greys, then as a retreat for the American ambassador. During the WWI it was turned into a hospital, later served as laboratories for agricultural research. Now it's a place to relax and remember that life goes on anyway.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635956017257/e95272e9-76dd-4edc-a9c6-0e4db044f837.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wrest Park & Gardens Explore the great outdoors at Wrest Park & Gardens, a lovely green space in Bedford. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wrest-Park-Gardens-Bedford.d553248635956018223.Attraction) ![I found this picturesque spot deep in the woods in Bedfordshire! Admired nature above a beautiful bed of bluebells #Green](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048699/ab67ac2c-1112-4087-bac8-0b60ee364874.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marston Vale Millennium Country Park Explore the great outdoors at Marston Vale Millennium Country Park, a lovely green space in Marston Moretaine. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marston-Vale-Millennium-Country-Park-Bedford.d625041290612924416.Attraction) #### Santa Pod Raceway You can take time to visit Santa Pod Raceway during your travels to Odell. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Pod-Raceway-Bedford.d553248634855452260.Attraction) #### Bedford Park Bedford Park is just one of the places to see in Bedford, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bedford-Park-Bedford.d6246440.Attraction) #### Bedford Autodrome You can take time to visit Bedford Autodrome during your travels to Bedford. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bedford-Autodrome-Bedford.d6246429.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Milton Keynes iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience - 2 Flights & Certificate](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1184201/0578aa45-c4ba-4f65-bf72-911c83fdfb86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Milton Keynes iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience - 2 Flights & Certificate £80 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/milton-keynes-ifly-indoor-skydiving-experience-2-flights-certificate.a1184201.activity-details) [See all activities in West End](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-West-End.d553248635975848396.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near West End ![Sunset over town bridge in the center of Bedford. The current bridge was opened in 1813 on the site of a previous much older bridge.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4565/46ae8242-70e5-46c7-97f2-809066210cea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bedford ![Turvey House View of the house, built in 1794, amid its lush parkland from the bridge over the Great Ouse.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011886/df24ca76-43a9-494c-b01c-fe67e9cc6cda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [James Yardley](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/12972) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Turvey ![Evening view across the River Great Ouse Don't recommend anyone tries to replicate this unless they're impervious to nettles. Ouch!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000472217/2f190e89-a3b0-4856-a140-3b46acb150d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Fractal Angel](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/13401) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Pavenham ![St Mary the Virgin's church, Stevington.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000713587/d7f96e37-d384-4642-9a6a-ce6aa2586f01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Stevington - Cities near West End - Places of interest [Bedford](https://expedia.co.uk/Bedford.dx4565)[Turvey](https://expedia.co.uk/Turvey.dx3000383467)[Pavenham](https://expedia.co.uk/Pavenham.dx3000472217)[Stevington](https://expedia.co.uk/Stevington.dx3000713587) - [Woburn Safari Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Woburn-Safari-Park-England.d6155736.Attraction) - [Bletchley Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bletchley-Park-Bletchley.d6171296.Attraction) - [National Bowl ](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Bowl-Milton-Keynes.d6260989.Attraction) - [Xscape ](https://expedia.co.uk/Xscape-Central-Milton-Keynes.d553248621555971437.Attraction) - [Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Milton-Keynes-Shopping-Centre-Central-Milton-Keynes.d6193807.Attraction) - [Stadium MK ](https://expedia.co.uk/Stadium-MK-Milton-Keynes.d553248635997933758.Attraction) - [Franklin's Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Franklins-Gardens-Northampton.d6087795.Attraction) - [Chiltern Hills ](https://expedia.co.uk/Chiltern-Hills-England.d553248634855571068.Attraction) - [Royal & Derngate Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Derngate-Theatre-Northampton.d553248621532492885.Attraction) - [University of Northampton ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Northampton-Northampton.d6087793.Attraction) - [Sixfields Stadium ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sixfields-Stadium-Northampton.d6087797.Attraction) - [Milton Keynes Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Milton-Keynes-Theatre-Central-Milton-Keynes.d6171298.Attraction) - [Santa Pod Raceway ](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Pod-Raceway-Bedford.d553248634855452260.Attraction) - [Gullivers Land ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gullivers-Land-Milton-Keynes.d6260915.Attraction) - [River Cam ](https://expedia.co.uk/River-Cam-Cambridge-City-Centre.d553248621555971973.Attraction) - [Woburn Abbey ](https://expedia.co.uk/Woburn-Abbey-Milton-Keynes.d6155738.Attraction) - [Bedford Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bedford-Park-Bedford.d6246440.Attraction) - [Willen Lake ](https://expedia.co.uk/Willen-Lake-Milton-Keynes.d553248621555971443.Attraction) - [Northampton Guildhall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Northampton-Guildhall-Northampton.d6087791.Attraction) - [Bedford Autodrome ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bedford-Autodrome-Bedford.d6246429.Attraction) - [Pitsford Reservoir - Pitsford Water Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pitsford-Reservoir-Pitsford-Water-Park-Northampton.d553248621561942504.Attraction) - [Wrest Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wrest-Park-Bedford.d553248635956017257.Attraction) - [Planet Ice ](https://expedia.co.uk/Planet-Ice-Central-Milton-Keynes.d553248621555971435.Attraction) - [Wicksteed Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wicksteed-Park-Kettering.d553248621532492947.Attraction) - [MK1 Shopping and Leisure Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/MK1-Shopping-And-Leisure-Park-Milton-Keynes.d553248623998262897.Attraction) - [Wyboston Lakes Golf Course ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wyboston-Lakes-Golf-Course-Bedford.d6317435.Attraction) - [Cranfield University ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cranfield-University-Bedford.d712578597940981760.Attraction) - [Formula Fast Karting ](https://expedia.co.uk/Formula-Fast-Karting-Milton-Keynes.d553248621555971341.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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